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Amanda E. Link

BCU WEALTH ADVISORS
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
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CRD#: 4748018
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Professional summary


Amanda Elizabeth Link, who also goes by Amanda Elizabeth Allen, Allen Elizabeth Amanda, is a registered financial advisor currently at BCU WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC located in Vernon Hills, Illinois and LPL FINANCIAL LLC located in Vernon Hills, Illinois.

Amanda is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2004. Amanda has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Amanda Elizabeth Allen | Allen Elizabeth Amanda

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
1) 08/14/2023 - BCU Wealth Advisors, LLC - Registered Investment Advisor DBA - Admin - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Start Date 6/30/2023 - 120 Hours Per Month/ 98 During Trading - Time Spent 100% 2) 08/14/2023 - BCU Wealth Advisors, LLC - Registered Investment Advisor Hybrid - Admin - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Start Date 6/30/2023 - 120 Hours Per Month/ 98 During Trading - Time Spent 100% - I provide administrative support to BCU Wealth Advisors, LLC, an independent investment advisor firm. I started this business activity in 06/2023. I expect to spend approximately 120 hours per month on this activity. Please see the advisory firm�s Form ADV for more information about its address, the nature of its business, its owners, and its services at http://www.adviserinfo.sec.gov/IAPD. The firm is separate from and independent of LPL Financial. 3) 09/13/2023 - BCU Wealth Advisors, LLC - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Registered Investment Advisor Hybrid - Start Date 07/01/2023 - 120 Hours Per Month 120 Hours During Trading - I provide administrative support to BCU Wealth Advisors, LLC, an independent investment advisor firm. I started this business activity in 7/2023. I expect to spend approximately 120 hours per month on this activity. Please see the advisory firm�s Form ADV for more information about its address, the nature of its business, its owners, and its services at http://www.adviserinfo.sec.gov/IAPD. The firm is separate from and independent of LPL Financial. 4) 09/02/2025 - Investment products and services are offered through LPL Financial LLC using the DBA/trade name BCU Wealth Advisors - Investment Related - At reported Business Location(s) - Start Date 05/21/2019 - 160 hours per month/ during trading

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view Amanda Elizabeth Link's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

January 1, 2020 - Present

BCU WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 300 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Vernon Hills, IL 60061
RIA
CRD#: 164173
Vernon Hills, IL
Current

June 30, 2023 - Present

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

Office #1: 300 N Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL 60061
RIA
BD
CRD#: 6413
Vernon Hills, IL
Past

June 3, 2019 - June 30, 2023

CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 42132
VERNON HILLS, IL
Past

December 7, 2007 - April 9, 2019

COREBRIDGE CAPITAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13158
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

June 1, 2006 - November 13, 2007

PRUDENTIAL ANNUITIES DISTRIBUTORS, INC

BD
CRD#: 21570
BUFFALO GROVE, IL
Past

February 3, 2004 - June 1, 2006

EVERLAKE DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 100460
NORTHBROOK, IL

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
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BCU WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC
BCU WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 164173 / SEC#: 801-81122

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/12/2015 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/12/2015 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/13/2015 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/14/2015 Terminated)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/12/2015 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/13/2015 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/13/2015 Terminated)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Alabama
(5/12/2025)
RR
Arizona
(5/12/2025)
RR
Arkansas
(5/12/2025)
RR
California
(5/12/2025)
RR
Colorado
(5/12/2025)
RR
Delaware
(5/12/2025)
RR
Florida
(3/7/2025)
RR
Georgia
(5/12/2025)
RR
Hawaii
(5/12/2025)
IAR
Illinois
(1/1/2020)
RR
Illinois
(6/30/2023)
RR
Indiana
(5/12/2025)
RR
Kansas
(5/12/2025)
RR
Louisiana
(5/12/2025)
RR
Maryland
(5/12/2025)
RR
Massachusetts
(5/12/2025)
RR
Michigan
(5/12/2025)
RR
Minnesota
(3/7/2025)
RR
Mississippi
(5/12/2025)
RR
Missouri
(5/12/2025)
RR
New Hampshire
(5/12/2025)
RR
New Mexico
(5/12/2025)
RR
New York
(5/12/2025)
RR
North Carolina
(5/13/2025)
RR
Ohio
(5/12/2025)
RR
Oregon
(5/12/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania
(5/12/2025)
RR
South Carolina
(5/12/2025)
RR
South Dakota
(5/12/2025)
RR
Texas
(3/7/2025)
RR
Utah
(5/12/2025)
RR
Virginia
(6/17/2025)
RR
Washington
(5/12/2025)
RR
West Virginia
(5/12/2025)
RR
Wisconsin
(3/7/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/27/2019
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 9/26/2024
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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BCU WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC
BCU WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 164173 / SEC#: 801-81122

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/12/2015 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/12/2015 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/13/2015 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/14/2015 Terminated)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/12/2015 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/13/2015 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/13/2015 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
300 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Vernon Hills, IL 60061
Mailing Address
Phone number
(847) 932-8007
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
17

SEC notice filing (19 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2 AND 2B 030725 (3/7/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,899
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 534,972,633

Red Flags


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Company Information


BCU WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 164173Vernon Hills, IL 60061

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